I would say they were as scarce as hen's teeth. However, I can agree that their impact was far greater than if you just look at the numbers. They were long on quality that more than made up for the lack of quantity. They were for the most part smart and well educated. Huguenots were the intellectuals of France. They settled long ago in the new world. This is quite significant since the populations of the colonies multiplied like flies. I think the population doubled every decade in the New England. Colonists were better fed and suffered less from disease because they were so spread out. They could afford to feed large families. The largest family in my line was 24 from one set of parents. They ALL lived to marry. Any of the early settlers that lived long enough to have children have countless descendants today.

Because they were merchants and sea captains they were mobile and influential.

Stephan Delencey was the richest man in the new world when he died. His sons were the most powerful family in the new world. They served in positions set aside for British Royalty. I am sure his story is not unique.